Shelldrake Point — Capes 42.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 1913053
Catalogued on the USGS North Windham quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Shelldrake Point — a cape — lies 42.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913053, Shelldrake Point is recorded as a cape on the USGS North Windham quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shelldrake Point sits at 43.84591° N, 70.42478° W (DMS 43°50′45″ N, 70°25′29″ W).
Other capes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 35 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Shelldrake Point itself. The ones closest to Shelldrake Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shelldrake Point | North Windham | 0.5 mi |
| Hall Point | North Windham | 1.2 mi |
| Whites Point | North Windham | 2.7 mi |
| Lyon Point | Raymond | 2.7 mi |
| Browns Point | Raymond | 3.5 mi |
| Krams Point | Raymond | 3.6 mi |
| Raymond Cape | North Windham | 3.7 mi |
| Raymond Neck | Sebago Lake | 4.9 mi |
| Bettys Neck | Raymond | 5.5 mi |
| Kelseys Point | Naples | 6.5 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Shelldrake Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelldrake Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Brown Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Tarkill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Boody Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Clubhouse Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hunger Bay | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mud Ponds | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Chaffin Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 73-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Shelldrake Point — 42.6 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (43.846°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Shelldrake Point track the nearby Shelldrake Cove bay (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shelldrake Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelldrake Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Brown Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Tarkill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shelldrake Point located?
Shelldrake Point is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 42.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shelldrake Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shelldrake Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shelldrake Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913053 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shelldrake Point?
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover.
How many other capes are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 34 other capes in Cumberland County, Maine.